The 100 Best Nicknames in Sports History

How do you rank the best nicknames of all time? There are so many famous AKAs in the world of sports, and many deserve their place at the top of the heap.

There are those names that just seem...so...right. Whether they describe physical appearance, a catch phrase, or an extreme and unique ability, these nicknames follow their host, even beyond the grave. Applicants are ranked on creativity, unique jargon and consideration of prominence.

These individuals are synonymous with these names and will always remember their playing days and the monikers we used to make them legends of the lingo.

96. William (Mookie) Wilson and Daron (Mookie) Blaylock

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William Wilson received the nickname "Mookie" as a child, when his mother noticed he was having trouble asking her for more "milk."

Mookie Blaylock could have been the name of a famous band. But when the band was told they couldn't use his name as their band moniker, they adopted his other nickname and became known as "Pearl Jam," a name that also has rumors to its origins.

84. Glen (Big Baby) Davis

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Glen Davis was a big kid. At nine years old, Davis was already 5'6" tall and weighed 160 lbs. When he was not allowed to play with his friends on the peewee team due to his size, he was told he must play with older kids.

Davis would often cry to his coach, begging the man to let him play with his friends and the coach would say, "stop crying, you big baby!" and the name stuck.

As far as nicknames go, this one isn't much fun, but at least it's better than "Baby Shaq."

82. Robert (Chief) Parish

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Parish got his nickname from a fictitious Chief Bromden, a silent, giant Native American character in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. According to Parish, former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell gave Parish this nickname because of his stoic nature.

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His nickname prompted fraternity members to rename the commonly-practiced act, involving a passed-out friend and a head shaver. Ya...that has to be true...

81. Willie (Stretch) McCovey

The Hall of Famer battled through segregation to become one of the greatest left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball history.

McCovey got his nickname from his slender-but-tall build.

In his era, people of this stature were commonly called "stretch," for the way they appeared lengthened out as if someone had grabbed their toes while someone else held them by the head and pulled in the opposite direction.

75. Wilt (The Stilt) Chamberlain

While Wilt's playing career and infamous personal dealings with women are the stuff of legend, his nickname seems a little weak for his accolades.

The nickname comes from Wilt's height and slender build and the obvious rhyming of his first name.

Chamberlain is still holds the NBA record for points scored in a single game, and the paper he is holding is the number of points he dropped on the New York Knicks in 1962 as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors.

74. Mitch (Wild Thing) Williams

Williams is perhaps best known for giving up the game-and-World Series-winning home run to Joe Carter and the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series.

However, he is also known as "Wild Thing" for his unusual delivery to the plate

"When he joined the Cubs, his extravagant wind-up and release and his frequent wild pitches inspired Wrigley Field organists to play The Troggs' Wild Thing as he came out of the bullpen.

A power reliever, he put his full weight behind every pitch, so that he dropped hard to the right, sometimes falling off the mound.

He was often compared to film character Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn (played by Charlie Sheen) in the 1989 David S. Ward film Major League.

In 1993, Williams started wearing the No. 99 (he originally wore the No. 28) on his jersey, the same number that Vaughn wore in the film.

According to an interview on the Dan Patrick radio show on 10/22/08, the number change had nothing to do with the film Major League.

Williams said he had wanted the No. 99 for years because of an admiration for the football player Mark Gastineau, who also wore No. 99. Williams said he didn’t change his number until 1993 because that was his first chance to do it."

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Either way, the nickname stuck, as did the movie. Although Williams' long mullet locks are long gone, the moniker follows him wherever he goes.

58. Jim (Catfish) Hunter

As owner of the Kansas City A's, Charles O. Finley thought his new pitcher needed a solid nickname, and citing Hunter's giant 'stache which looked like a catfish's whiskers, gave him the nickname "catfish."

Hunter is an eight-time All-Star and five-time World Series Champion. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987, with 76.27 percent of the vote, just over the necessary 75 percent to qualify.

54. Fred (Crime Dog) McGriff

McGriff's alias is just one of the many nickname brainchild ideas of ESPN analyst Chris Berman, who noticed the slugger's name resembled that of the National Crime Prevention Council mascot "McGruff."

Whatever you want to call him, McGriff had a solid career in MLB, playing for seven teams and recording three Silver Sluggers, five All-Star appearances and a 1995 World Series Championship with the Atlanta Braves.

53. (Shoeless) Joe Jackson

Forever remembered for his involvement in the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson was known for his lightning-quick feet and agility, earning the moniker that would become inseparable from his legacy.

Jackson was also a prolific hitter, and many historians feel he could have broken several records had he not been banned from baseball after the 1920 season.

Jackson spent 12 years in the majors with the Philadelphia Athletics (1908–1909), Cleveland Naps/Indians (1910–1915) and Chicago White Sox (1915–1920).

49. Edwin (Duke) Snider

Also nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and just known by the shorter "Duke" Snider, the former Brooklyn Dodgers slugger was often compared to other New York outfielders such as Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle and earned the nickname "The Duke of Flatbush" after an area in New York City called "Flatbush" and his accolades as a hitter.

He hit 40 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons (1953–57) and averaged 42 home runs, 124 RBI, 123 runs and a .320 batting average between 1953-1956. He led the league in runs scored, home runs and RBI in separate seasons.

He appeared in six postseasons with the Dodgers (1949, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1959), facing the New York Yankees in the first five and the Chicago White Sox in the final. The Dodgers won the World Series in 1955 and in 1959.

45. Hakeem (The Dream) Olajuwon

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The Nigerian giant stood 7-feet tall and weighed 255 pounds in his playing days. He is famous for his blocked shots and on-the-court bouts with Shaquille O'Neal while O'Neal was a member for the Orlando Magic.

Olajuwon's first name was spelled "Akeem" in his college days at the University of Houston and early into his NBA career.

He added an "H" to his name later in his career in homage to his Muslim faith. He won two NBA titles with the Houston Rockets and was the NBA MVP in 1994, also with the Rockets.

43. Mordecai (Three Fingers) Brown

The Hall of Famer lost his index finger in a gruesome farming accident, in which he was putting material into a feed chopper, slipped and got his hand mangled. The injury was a blessing in disguise, actually giving him an edge on the mound.

"Three Fingers" Brown was able to throw many pitches that could not be achieved by a man with a full hand. The amount of spin generated by the mangled bones and missing pieces of his dominant hand had great effects and led to Brown's legendary moniker.

Here's a little lesson for all you readers out there, confused as to how he loses one finger and only has three remaining. The thumb is not called a "finger," and therefore doesn't count. Carry on with the slideshow, and impress your friends with your newfound street cred.

41. Nate (The Kitchen) Newton

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Newton once weighed as much as 400 pounds and was said to be even bigger than William "The Fridge" Perry, therefore earning him the nickname "The Kitchen."

The longtime Dallas Cowboy was caught with nearly 400 pounds of marijuana combined in two separate incidents. Newton was the prime example of how munchies can have devastating effects on your weight and physical appearance.

However, Newton underwent vertical gastrectomy, in February 2010, a surgical operation that removes up to 75 percent of a patient's stomach and staples the remainder.

He currently weighs 220 pounds and it's no longer a good past-time to poke fun at his weight, just all the loose skin that now must hang from his neck, arms and thighs.

39. Wayne (The Great One) Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is widely considered the best hockey player ever to play the game, in the same conversations with Gordie Howe and Brett Hull.

"The Great One" is the simplest way to describe his talents, although a more creative moniker would gain more points. Just the mere mention of "The Great One" in reference to hockey brings memories of nearly 900 goals and a memorable trade that landed the hockey star in Los Angeles.

38. James (The Great White Hope) Jeffries

Also called "The Boilermaker," Jeffries was a world heavyweight boxing champion just before the turn of the 20th century. He used the technique of crouching with his left arm out to fight opponents, and experienced many successes.

It has been said that he could run 100 yards in 10 seconds and high jump over six feet. He stood 6'-and-a-half inches tall and weighed 225 lbs, a very large size in his time.

In 21 total fights, Jeffries had 18 victories and 14 knockouts, with just one loss and two draws. While his nickname is creative, it is also a prime example of racial prejudice and bigotry. Jeffries boxed in a time where blacks were heavily persecuted, and "The Great White Hope" was a moniker for his desire to destroy all blacks with his boxing abilities.

37. Julius (Dr. J) Erving

There's no inventive story here: "Dr. J" was given to Julius Erving by a high school friend, who watched him play and likened his smoothness with the ball and ability to score like the precision of a doctor performing surgery.

Erving electrified crowds with his dunking and leaping abilities, and the nickname seemed divine and easily matched his personality and persona.

36. Frank (Big Hurt) Thomas

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"Apparently, White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson tagged Thomas with the nickname "Big Hurt" because that's exactly what he does to opposing pitchers. It's one of the more unique and popular nicknames of the modern era."

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Thomas was a dominant hitter and an icon during his playing days with the Chicago White Sox. Unless he attempts a return to baseball, which isn't likely, he will be eligible for the Hall of Fame following the 2012 season and could be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and definitely deserves to be elected.

34. Larry (Grandma-Ma) Johnson

Johnson played for the Charlotte Hornets at the height of their popularity in the mid-'90s, and earned the nickname "Grandmama" after shooting a commercial for Converse.

Larry was 1992 NBA Rookie of the Year and a two-time NBA All-Star selection. He spent 12 years in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks. In 1993, he signed the most lucrative contract in NBA history (at that time) to play for the Hornets, a 12-year, $84 million deal.

32. Gary (The Glove) Payton

Payton's defense is the stuff of NBA legend. His trash talking is the stuff of street legend and his longevity in the league cemented his status as an NBA great.

"The Glove" was born when Payton's cousin called him during the 1993 Western Conference Finals series and told him "you're holding Kevin Johnson like a baseball in a glove."

After nearly 14 seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics, the team traded him to the Bucks for the remainder of the 2003 season. After Milwaukee, Payton played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.

Payton is also likely the best player to ever play at Oregon State University, with A.C. Green, Brent Barry and Corey Benjamin in the discussion.

30. Michael (His Airness) Jordan

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Sometimes just called Michael "Air" Jordan, the greatest basketball player to ever live has been called many other things as well.

However, "His Airness" seems to be the most creative, citing his incredible leaping ability. At the height of his career, Jordan could take off from the free-throw line and dunk the basketball. The nickname seems to describe his abilities perfectly, and Jordan and the moniker are now inseparable.

29. Jake (The Snake) Plummer

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After becoming a standout at Arizona State University, Jake Plummer was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and would go on to play for the Denver Broncos. However, soon after signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2007, Plummer announced his retirement, citing his desire to live a more peaceful life.

"The Snake" was a nickname given to him after the likeness of professional wrestler, Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Coincidentally, Roberts adapted his nickname from former Oakland Raiders QB Ken Stabler, who was nicknamed "The Snake" for his ability to slither through opponents when scrambling.

Plummer is currently a racquetball champion in his native Idaho and was recently interviewed and quoted as saying he loves his life in his small town.

28. Jack (The Golden Bear) Nicklaus

The "Golden Bear" moniker given to the famous golfer was the result of Melbourne Age writer Don Lawrence referring to the "large, strong, and blond" player as the Golden Bear, and the nickname seemed fitting.

The World Golf Hall of Fame member is a legend in the game, and his "Golden Bear" moniker has led to many endorsements and products that "bear" his name.

27. (BroadwayJoe) Namath

Namath's nickname "Broadway Joe" was given him by Sherman Plunkett, a Jets teammate.

The Rams and Jets QB also did several endorsement commercials during his playing days, including this one for pantyhose, no joke. However, he only made one broadway appearance, covered here by Wikipedia:

"...he made his only appearance on Broadway as a cast replacement in a revival of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. He did however appear in summerstock productions of Damn Yankees and Fiddler on the Roof."

Joe was never a stranger to the media, providing plenty of quotes and controversy in his days, and "Broadway Joe" seems fitting despite the limited experience in actual theatre.

26. Karl (The Mailman) Malone

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"The Mailman always delivers" was the phrase that followed Malone from his college days until the end of his career and beyond.

Malone was known for his consistency and durability and for teaming up with a sprightly white guy in short shorts all those years as a member of the Utah Jazz. He is a two-time NBA MVP and 13-time NBA All-Star selection and is currently ranked second all-time in NBA scoring.

25. Rod (He Hate Me) Smart

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Rod "He Hate Me" Smart was the shining star of the Vince McMahon's XFL, which lasted all of one season.

The league quirky tweaks of NFL rules, including a mad dash to midfield to gain possession of the ball, rather than a kickoff. Another aspect of the game that set it apart from traditional American football were the names on the back of the jerseys. Players could put whatever name they wanted back there, and Smart's "He Hate Me" was the best of them all.

24. Derek (Captain Clutch) Jeter

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The nickname may not be specific to the Yankees shortstop, but he personifies the alliterative nickname with consistent big hits when needed most. In the postseason, no one is more dominant in baseball than Jeter.

23. Leroy (Satchel) Paige

Paige is considered one of the best pitchers to play baseball, and it is a crying shame he didn't get a chance to enter the Major Leagues sooner than he did.

The tall glass of water got his famous alias from multiple sources:

According to Paige, his nickname originated from childhood work toting bags at the train station. He built a contraption out of poles that allowed him to carry more bags than his co-workers.

His tall and skinny build makes him look like a satchel tree. Childhood friend and neighbor, Wilber Hines, said he gave Paige the nickname after he was caught trying to steal a bag. Still yet another story says he was named "Satchel" simply for the immense size of his feet, looking like two satchel bags on the end of his ankles.

Whatever the case may be, the five-time Negro League All-Star, World Series Champion and Hall of Famer was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, and he wore his moniker with honor.

22. Ed (Too Tall) Jones

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The 6'9", 271lb lineman recorded 57 sacks in his career but played before the sack became an official stat in 1982.

Jones is said to have 106 sacks unofficially and is one of the most notorious pass-rushers in the history of the game. With a common name like Ed Jones, inserting "Too Tall" seemed like an easy way to separate the man and make him an individual.

Simple, yet accurate, this nickname is solid and turned a superb athlete with a common name into a legend.

21. Nolan Ryan (The Ryan Express)

Ryan recorded 5,714 strikeouts, 324 wins and a TKO of Robin Ventura in his 27-year career. He became known as "The Ryan Express" when he came into games because of his fastball that easily topped 100 mph on a routine basis.

The durable fire-baller still holds the MLB record for career strikeouts and still fields questions about the day he plunked Ventura and subsequently pummeled him after getting him in a head-lock on the mound.

19. Earvin (Magic) Johnson

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Johnson was elected to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996, is a five-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, a three-time MVP and a 12-time All-Star.

Johnson was first dubbed "Magic" while playing Everett High School high as a 15-year-old sophomore. When he recorded a triple-double of 36 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists. Fred Stabley Jr. of the Lansing State Journal, gave him the moniker, despite protest from Johnson's mother, a devout Christian, who claimed it was sacrilegious.

18. Jerome (The Bus) Bettis

The over-sized running back looked like a bus carrying opponents on his back while being dressed in yellow and black. Bettis is certainly a large man, weighing 252lbs while standing only 5'11" tall. In his playing days, Jerome was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL.

17. Evander (The Real Deal) Holyfield

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"Real Deal Holyfield" followed Evander throughout his boxing career, as he captured cruiserweight and heavyweight division championships and defeated Mike Tyson twice, losing chunks of both ears the second time around in the famous 1997 bout.

This nickname is clever, scores big points for rhyming with the name and personifies Holyfield to the fullest.

16. Lester (The Molester) Hayes

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Hayes earned many nicknames during his playing days, such as "The Judge" and his self-proclaimed "Jedi" alias for his pre-Super Bowl XVIII quotes stating he was "The only true Jedi in the NFL" (Star Wars was immensely popular in the late '70s and early '80s).

The defensive back has become known for two things: His "bump-and-run" coverage on receivers that earned him the nickname "Molester" for the brutal way he treated receivers coming off the line of scrimmage and for using Stick 'Em on his hands before the league banned the substance and named the rule after Hayes.

15. Pete (Charlie Hustle) Rose

The nickname "Charlie Hustle" was given to Rose by Whitey Ford in 1963, who was watching the then-rookie Rose sprint to first base on a walk.

Rose took the nickname seriously and spent his career as a hard-nosed ball player, known for legging out extra-base hits and splendid play in the field.

He is perhaps the best player in Major League Baseball history that is yet to enter the Hall of Fame, having been banned for life for lying about his involvement with betting on baseball. Rose is the career MLB hits leader, having recorded 4,256 knocks.

14. Dale (The Intimidator) Earnhardt Sr.

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Named for his aggressive and controversial driving style, "The Intimidator" is the biggest name in the history of NASCAR and the father of Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

His No. 3 has become a symbol of pride for NASCAR fans everywhere, and he is remembered as being fearless while winning seven Sprint Cup Championships and four IROC Championships in 677 races spanning 27 years.

13. John (The Wizard of Westwood) Wooden

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Although he personally disliked the nickname, Wooden became known as the "Wizard of Westwood" during his days as UCLA basketball head coach, where he was noted for turning troubled athletes into upstanding stars.

Wooden disapproved so mightily of individual achievement, he wouldn't even allow his players to dunk the ball. If a player did anything to attract attention to themselves, and not the team, he would be benched. The legendary coach lived to be 99-years-old, passing away last June. His legacy will live on in college basketball and the hearts of his students forever.

12. Ted (The Splendid Splinter) Williams

The legendary Boston Red Sox outfielder had many nicknames, such as: "The Kid", "Teddy Ballgame," and "The Thumper."

Any way you slice it, the man could hit, and the "Splendid Splinter" seems to be the most creative nickname ever concocted for the lefty.

While most remember him for his playing days in baseball, Williams is also a true American hero, leaving the game twice to enlist in the United States Armed Forces as a Marine Corps pilot. No joke here, just a great player and an exceptional man.

11. Randy (The Big Unit) Johnson

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There are a couple of stories regarding the origin of Randy Johnson's nickname.

One theory says he received the nickname while participating in batting practice as a rookie with the Montreal Expos. He collided with teammate Tim Raines, and other teammates shouted, "You're a big unit."

Die-hard Seattle Mariners fans remember the smooth delivery and fantastic catch phrases of broadcaster Dave Niehaus and the way he would refer to Johnson as "The Big Unit" instead of his actual name for the entire duration of the tall lefty's playing days in Seattle.

Either way, the nickname is very fitting of one of the most dominant strike-out pitchers the game has ever seen.

10. Shaquille (Diesel) O'Neal

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Quite possibly the athlete with the most nicknames in sports history, Shaquille O'Neal seems to be a fan favorite wherever he goes, and his outgoing personality has earned him numerous sponsorships and TV/Film appearances.

Other nicknames, aliases, and monikers include:

"Shaq," "Shaq Fu," "The Big Aristotle," "The Big Daddy," "Superman," "The Big Agave," "The Big Cactus," "The Big Shaqtus," "The Big Galactus," "Wilt Chamberneezy," "The Big Baryshnikov," "The Real Deal," "Dr. Shaq," "The Big Shamrock," "The Big Leprechaun," "Shaqovic," and the most recent, "The Big Conductor."

Surprisingly, no one calls him "Kazaam," but that could be because they are afraid of being sit on by a 7'1", 325 lb man.

9. Honus (The Flying Dutchman) Wagner

The iconic hitter earned the nickname "The Flying Dutchman" in his playing days for his speed and nationality. Wagner recorded over 3,400 hits in his career with the Louisville Colonels (1897–1899), and Pittsburgh Pirates (1900–1917), in a time known as the "Dead Ball" era when pitchers reigned supreme.

Wagner was a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 1936, gaining 95.13 percent of the vote. Fans of this era only know his name as the legend, but quotes from players of his day tell the story of Wagner as a dirty player, often clueing infielders and holding baserunners by the jersey as they attempted to round a base.

8. Elroy (Crazy Legs) Hirsch

Hirsch made his NFL debut for the Chicago Rockets before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Rams.

He is best known for his unusual running style, which some say he developed running cross legged over four square cement sidewalk blocks in his home town. The style earned him the nickname "Crazy Legs."

The running back/receiver was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team.

7. Dennis (The Worm) Rodman

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This is one of the most fitting nicknames on the countdown. Rodman earned his moniker with aggressive and often over-the-top defense. Rodman was a king on the court when it came down to getting into his opponent's physche.

Rodman embraced the nickname and fed off the hype. The eccentric cross-dresser earned his play in NBA history as a Champion with the Chicago Bulls, and as a psycho, after kicking a camera man in the jewels, drawing a record number of technical fouls, tearing his jersey off before leaving the court when ejected, wearing a dress for a promotion on multiple occasions, piercing every area of his body and dating Carmen Electra.

5. William (The Fridge) Perry

William Perry was a fan favorite with the Chicago Bears from 1985-93, and the team used him on both sides of the ball.

As a pass-rusher, Perry dominated offensive backfields and was constantly in the head of opposing quarterbacks. However, it was as a fullback that got him his alias, and it would stick with him long after his playing days were over.

Perry was described as "A man in a white jersey resembling a refrigerator coming through the offensive line." When the Bears needed a short yardage gain, there was "The Fridge," banging through the line and stumbling into the end zone.

Seriously, the man eclipsed Rosie O'Donnell. Is it still cool to diss her or is it too far gone now?

4. Charles (The Round Mound of Rebound) Barkley

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"Charles is no stranger to the comical spotlight, so when this nickname surfaced, it obvious stuck. Barkley had a stellar professional basketball career and continues to be a force on the celebrity sports scene."

3. Deion (Prime Time) Sanders

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"Prime Time" was more than just a nickname for Sanders, it became his alter-ego, and it became difficult to separate the man from the legend.

The multi-sport star was perhaps one of the biggest self-promoters the sports world has ever seen but also a very talented individual. Sanders played professional baseball with the New York Yankees (1989–1990), Atlanta Braves (1991–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1994–1995, 1997, 2001) and San Francisco Giants (1995).

He played professional football in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons (1989–1993), San Francisco 49ers (1994), Dallas Cowboys (1995–1999), Washington Redskins (2000) and Baltimore Ravens (2004–2005).

The ever-flamboyant star has also had his run-ins with the law but will go down as a tremendous athlete with a killer nickname.

2. Willie (The Say Hey Kid) Mays

There are many different stories explaining the origin of the "Say Hey" nickname, but the most common descriptions is as follows:

When Mays was coming up in the minor leagues, he moved so frequently through the ranks he didn't know very many of his teammates names. Each time he reached a new team, he would shout out "Say hey, man" in order to get his teammates attention, and the name stuck with him wherever he went.

In any event, Mays is one of the best players to grace a Major League field and will forever be known as, "The Say Hay Kid."

1. George Herman (Babe) Ruth (The Great Bambino)

Over 75 years after Ruth's professional baseball career ended, he is still regarded as the best baseball player to ever live.

Just as important as his stats to his legacy are the monikers we have come to know and fondly use to remember him.

"The Great Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat," "The Colossus of Clout," and simply "The Babe," are all references to baseball's greatest legend. We even remember his name, as "Babe" Ruth, instead of George Ruth. Truly the champion of the nickname, Ruth is also the symbol of achievement in our nation's greatest past-time.